MASON, MI -- A 54-year-old Aurelius Township pleaded guilty to one charge and saw another dismissed at a court proceeding Tuesday stemming from his seven-plus-hour standoff with police earlier this month.

McKenzie's victim, his wife, told authorities via phone that there were four others inside the house, including her 6- and 4-year-old grandsons and her 18-year-old son.

McKenzie claimed to have a firearm and threatened to kill himself and his wife, according to police. He refused to cooperate and instead destroyed most of the inside of the house, including the windows.

The Michigan State Police Emergency Support team aided sheriff's deputies at the scene, relieving those around the perimeter of the house. Negotiations with McKenzie continued, and all hostages were released from the home about 1 p.m. Meanwhile, McKenzie persisted in threatening police and his own life, according to police.

Police obtained warrants from the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office and subdued McKenzie by non-lethal munitions about 5:30 p.m. He was arrested and taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing prior to his booking.

Boyd on Tuesday lowered McKenzie's bond from $15,000 to $5,000. Boyd also stipulated McKenzie is to reside in Taylor, Mich. and take his medication as prescribed, court records show.